Senate passes Warner-Kaine sponsored bill to aid domestic violence survivors
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The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to protect victims of domestic violence.
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Northam announces $50 million in criminal justice grants
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Governor Ralph Northam announced that $50 million in funds administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services were awarded to localities, state agencies, and non-profit organizations to benefit Virginia’s criminal justice system.
Find the best law school with these tips
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Are you interested in pursuing a law degree? If so, you will need to start by finding a law school that will suit your needs. There are many different factors to consider, when it comes to choosing a law school.
Northam signs Del. Eileen Filler-Corn’s boundaries education bill into law
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Gov. Ralph Northam signed Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn’s (D-Springfield) bill, HB 45 in the Cabinet Conference Room of the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond.
ACLU: Virginia’s use of solitary confinement in need of reform
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The ACLU of Virginia is calling on Gov. Ralph Northam to sign an executive order to ban solitary confinement for members of vulnerable populations, in the wake of a report released today finding that solitary confinement is overused, inhumane, ineffective, and should be severely restricted.
Attorney General Mark Herring honors victims’ advocates
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by honoring ten victims’ advocates at the second annual Unsung Heroes Awards ceremony in Richmond.
Northam honors crime victims, victim advocates at Capitol
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Governor Ralph Northam and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian J. Moran joined crime victims and victim advocates today to recognize the 2018 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Waynesboro man charged with rape, abduction
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A Waynesboro man is being held on rape, abduction and malicious wounding charges in connection with a Sunday incident. Cory Michael McCreary, 20, was arrested as a result of an investigation that began early Sunday morning.
Senate Courts of Justice Committee defeats gun safety bills
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The Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted along party lines Monday to defeat a package of gun safety bills.
McAuliffe announces $6.5 million in grants to support crime victims in Virginia
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Governor Terry McAuliffe this week announced $6.5 million in federal grant funding to localities, nonprofit organizations and state agencies to provide support for essential programs and services in all aspects of Virginia’s criminal justice system. This funding will help criminal justice agencies and other organizations protect their communities and schools, respond effectively to crimes against…
